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Major League Rugby's New York Ironworkers join Toronto Arrows in folding
The New York Ironworkers, who won the Major League Rugby championship in 2022, have joined the Toronto Arrows in closing shop. The league confirmed Wednesday that the New York franchise was folding. "...
Dec 06, 2023

Alberta aiming to help industry reduce emissions and create jobs
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government said Wednesday it is investing $31.3 million in new projects to reduce global emissions, create value-added bitumen products and drive the province's economy forw...
Dec 06, 2023

Tigers score big in community outreach, skating with families in Ralston
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers have around 3,000 fans attending every home game. To give back to those fans, the Tigers participate in community events throughout the season. One of those ...
Dec 06, 2023

Province aiming to help industry reduce emissions and create jobs
The Alberta government says it is investing $31.3 million in new projects to reduce global emissions, create value-added bitumen products and drive the province's economy forward.Provincial officials ...
Dec 06, 2023

Shortage of Ozempic, 2 other diabetes drugs expected to last into 2024: Health Canada
Health Canada says it is working with manufacturers to make diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, more available during a worldwide shortage fuelled by high demand that's expected to last into the new ye...
Dec 06, 2023

Birds delay their migration south for winter as warm weather persists
MEDICINE HAT, AB - There have been hundreds of Canadian geese sitting on the South Saskatchewan River lately. For many of those Geese, this may be as far south as they migrate, with warm and dry weath...
Dec 06, 2023

Rugby Canada unveils new strategic plan for 2024 to 2027 with some bold ambitions
Rugby Canada has unveiled its strategic plan for 2024 to 2027, a wish list with some bold ambitions. Among them is having Canada "recognized and respected worldwide as a top-12 rugby nation on and off...
Dec 06, 2023

Bitcoin miner credits Medicine Hat start for new international success
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Bitcoin mining company that got its start with operations in Medicine Hat and Drumheller is taking on the continent.Hut 8 merged with American miner U.S. Bitcoin Corporation on Mo...
Dec 06, 2023

Political shift underway in B.C., says confident Conservative Leader John Rustad
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says Premier David Eby and Opposition BC United Leader Kevin Falcon are both looking over their shoulders at the political gains being made by the new k...
Dec 06, 2023

Quebecers evacuated over fears of dike breach won't be able to return before Dec. 17
MONT-LAURIER, Que. - Residents forced from their homes in Quebec's Laurentians region over fears a dike could burst and unleash a torrent of water won't be able to return for another 11 days. Official...
Dec 06, 2023